21 Adorable Photos of Royals on Their First Day of School

Even royals partake in this most beloved of pedestrian traditions: the first day of school. Inspired by Princess Charlotte's adorable pictures on her big day today, we take a look back at our favorite royals on their first days. Many are even pictured later with their own children on their first days. Turns out even monarchs do the school run.

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1April 02, 1962

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The Duke of Edinburgh joined Prince Charles as he greets the headmaster on his first day at Gordonstoun School.

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2August 27, 1980

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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attends his first day of school in Oslo, Norway.

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3May 15, 1984

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Zara Phillips (now Tindall), daughter of Princess Anne, is pictured here leaving her nursery school in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire on her 3rd birthday.

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4September 24, 1985

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Prince William's first day of nursery school in Notting Hill seems to have gone well, and the little prince left happily in a red ensemble complete with matching canteen.

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5September 16, 1987

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Prince Harry waved to photographers as he arrived for his first day at Mrs. Mynors's Nursery School in London.

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6September 12, 1989

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Princess Diana accompanies her sons William and Harry to their first day at Wetherby School on September 12, 1989 in London, England.

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7September 1991

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Princess Beatrice, who is Prince Andrew's oldest daughter, attends her first day of school in an adorable tunic and matching cap.

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8September 7, 1994

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Princess Beatrice is accompanied by her sister, Princess Eugenie, for their first day at Upton House School In Windsor.

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9September 1, 1995

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The royals mark Prince William's first day at Eton College with a family photo.

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10September 3, 1998

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Prince Harry is all smiles for his first day at Eton College.

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11September 6, 2000

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Princess Beatrice poses with her parents on her first day at St. George’s School in Ascot, England.

11-year-old Princess Eugenie smiles with her parents on her first day at St. George's School, Windsor.

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14January 4, 2006

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Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit bring their daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, to her first day of preschool in Asker, near Oslo. She carries her very own lunchbox.

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15September 15, 2008

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Princess Leonor of Spain attends her first day accoompanied by her mother, Princess Letizia and her father, Prince Felipe (not pictured), at Santa Maria de los Rosales School in Aravaca, near Madrid, Spain.

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16September 11, 2009

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The following year, Princess Leonor's sister, Princess Sofia, attends her first day of school at El Pardo Infants School in Madrid, Spain.

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17August 25, 2014

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Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel, Duke of Vastergotland, walk an exuberant Princess Estelle to her first day at pre-school in Stockholm, Sweden.

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